That is, an interesting perspective.

As a Boomer, these boundaries/categories resonate with me.

I was born in 1947 and I was married on 10 Jan, 1981, just a few days before Ronald Reagan began his first term in office. I definitely noticed a gear shift during those days. I had just started my career in automated cartography, armed with all the financial and mental benefits I had accumulated while sucking on the government teat.

The New Deal allowed me to leave the confines of lower working class life and to educate myself so I could survive and thrive on the rigors of Neoliberalism. (Cheap State schools and GI Bill.) Of course, this meant I was better prepared for Reaganomics and trickledown largesse than many others. I’ve always known I was born in a “sweet spot”, that I was very fortunate, and can take little credit for my own success.

As for those born before or after my time and not able to enjoy my good fortune, all I can say is; “Tough shit, Jack, we had better music, too.”

I can’t help it if I’m lucky.